Priti Patel: Afghanistan resettlement plan is a 'priority'

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Published on August 13, 2021 - Duration: 01:14s

Priti Patel: Afghanistan resettlement plan is a 'priority'

Priti Patel has said an "enormous resettlement programme" to relocate British nationals, as well as Afghan nationals who have helped the UK government, is a "priority", as the Taliban continues to take ground in the country.

"What we are witnessing in Afghanistan right now is absolutely unprecedented … a tragedy is unfolding and a humanitarian crisis emerging," the home secretary said.

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